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DNR’s Iowa Outdoor Recreation Plan available for review

Staff Reports

Iowa DNR

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has released its plan looking at the future of outdoor recreation in Iowa.

The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan was developed through a series of meetings across the state last fall asking Iowans what recreation activities they would like to participate in, what amenities or conveniences would help them participate more often and what should the state focus on when it comes to outdoor recreation.

The purpose of the 2013 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan titled “Outdoor Recreation in Iowa” is to assess the supply of, and demand for, outdoor recreational opportunities. This action plan is the first phase in outdoor recreation planning for our state. Over the next year, an implementation plan for outdoor recreation will be developed for the Department of Natural Resources and the following three years will be dedicated to working with its partners and improving outdoor recreation for Iowa citizens.

The plan, which is a partnership with the County Conservation Boards and Cities, will serve as a guide for future projects developed by the Iowa DNR.